Archive for December, 2008

Lil Wayne Tops ’08 Music Sales – G4 TV

E! Online Lil Wayne Tops ’08 Music SalesG4 TV, CA -12 hours agoKid Rock is right there at #4 with his Rock N Roll Jesus, which sold more than 2 million without the help of on iTunes. But real rock ‘n’ roll managed to …Lil Wayne Hugest of 2008; Swift, Coldplay Also RankE! OnlineLil Wayne Notches Top-Selling [...]

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

The top five Latin music moments of last year – Charleston Post Courier

The top five Latin music moments of last yearCharleston Post Courier, SC -1 hour agoTwo Cuban music shows, "Celia: The Life & Music of Celia Cruz" and "Miami Libre," traded in Cuban music's vitality for cultural and political cliches, … More: continued here

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

411 Music Fact Or Fiction 01.01.09: Week 79 – 411mania.com

411 Music Fact Or Fiction 01.01.09: Week 79411mania.com, TX -1 hour agoFirst up is the master of Ask 411Music, none other than the master of classic rock himself Rob Samuels. He's joined by new recruit Michael Adler who proves … More: continued here

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

It's a sign of 2009: Looking back on pop culture – Newsday

Newsday It's a sign of 2009: Looking back on pop cultureNewsday, NY -4 hours agoWith those prosaic words, the Sugarhill Gang samples Chic's "Good Times" and introduces most of America to rap music. • " Star Trek: The Motion Picture" … More: continued here

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

Digital music downloads set record but fail to make up for decline … – Los Angeles Times

Digital music downloads set record but fail to make up for decline …Los Angeles Times, CA -2 hours agoVideo games such as "Rock Band" and "Guitar Hero" also generate licensing fees. Nielsen doesn't track those alternative revenue streams, which are not yet …US music album sales tumble further in 2008ReutersMusic Sales Fell in 2008, but Climbed on [...]

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

Jazz scene had the ‘where are you’ blues in 2008 – Kansas City Star

Jazz scene had the ‘where are you’ blues in 2008Kansas City Star, MO -2 hours agoWhile we stayed home in 2008, the jazz scene missed us. The music was great, as always. Too bad we weren’t there to hear it. The music held on to its class … More: continued here

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

At the Clubs – Winston-Salem Journal

At the ClubsWinston-Salem Journal, NC -1 hour agoWednesdays: Latin Wednesdays with DJ Paco; free beginner and intermediate dance lessons from 8-9 pm Visit www.the411ws.com or call 725-1411. … More: continued here

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

The Year Ahead: 10 jazz shows you won’t want to miss – Kansas City Star

The Year Ahead: 10 jazz shows you won’t want to missKansas City Star, MO -2 hours agoSome of the top jazz concerts of the season are yet to come. The first half of ’09 will present, if not an abundance, then surely a steady stream of solid … More: continued here

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

Chase away the winter blues with music – Middleboro Gazette

Chase away the winter blues with musicMiddleboro Gazette, MA -14 minutes ago… away the winter blues by learning to play a musical instrument this year can find a variety of experienced instructors at Mack's Music on Wareham Street … More: continued here

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

Vanderbilt beats Boston College 16-14 in Music City Bowl – Kansas City Star

Vanderbilt beats Boston College 16-14 in Music City BowlKansas City Star, MO -57 minutes ago“We’re thrilled to win the Music City Bowl right here in Nashville in our hometown. … We kept our composure and made some big plays when we had to. …Five Thoughts: Music City BowlFOXSports.comCommodores trail 7-6 at halftime of Music City BowlMy Tennessean.comBoston [...]

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008